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Imagine you if only had one hour to tell people everything you had learned about life in an effort to keep them from screwing up theirs - the only catch is you have to make them laugh the entire time. This is the challenge comedian and New York Times best selling author Greg Behrendt has set himself in his fast, unfiltered, explosive, hilarious and ultimately spirit lifting new standup hour Love, Sex, Pudding, Death. If you ask Greg he would tell you that there is no better way to experience what he has to offer than in the live setting of a comedy club. Behrendt has some experience in the comedic advice-giving world as the co-author of two best-selling books, He’s Just Not That Into You and It’s Called A Breakup Because It’s Broken and as the host of the syndicated talkshow, The Greg Behrendt Show. His comedy and writing takes on life in a no holds barred and humorous way garnering praise from the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times and The Chicago Sun Times. His comedy resume features HBO’s Mantastic and last years Uncool, seen exclusively on Comedy Central, as well as many appearances on late night shows like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O’Brien. The former consultant for Sex And The City and his wife Amiira are currently writing a third book titled, It’s Just A Bleeping Date and world domination is not far behind. Continue Rocking! www.dcimprov.com

The nation's premiere comic hypnotist, Flip Orley, is coming back to our nation's capital. Orley has been amazing audiences across the country with his remarkable performances for over 13 years. The beauty of his shows, is that no two performances are alike, because the volunteers are never the same. He has garnered national attention from his appearances on the "Today Show", "Entertainment Tonight", "Comic Strip Live", the "Maury Povich Show" and many others. His appeal is undeniable, and has sold out show after show in dozens of major cities. Flip taps into each volunteers' own creative mind to create one of the funniest, most spontaneous shows that you will ever see in your life. www.dcimprov.com

One of the boldest and most brazen women in comedy today, Sheryl will be returning to the DC Improv July 12th thru the 15th. Not the first things that come to mind when you look at the beautiful and talented Sheryl Underwood. There's more to her than meets the eye. One of the most brilliant comics on the scene today, Underwood's claim to fame is that she dares to say what people are really thinking and makes no apologies for it. Underwood's comedy career began in 1989 when she became the first female finalist in the popular Miller Lite Comedy Search. Since then her career has continued to skyrocket. Sheryl has won a number of high profile comedy competitions including Johnny Walker Red, Funniest Woman at the Improv, Old English Comedy Crunch and BET's Comic View's Funniest Female Comedian. In 1995 Underwood was named 1st runner-up in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition, securing Sheryl a place in history as the first female comedian- in fact, the only comedian- to place in the competition's final round three years in a row. With all these accomplishments on the comedy circuit, Sheryl began her next challenge - to conquer the world of television. When BET needed an additional host for their popular talk show, Oh Drama! Sheryl answered the call and was an immediate hit as the show's newest host. Audiences took instantly to her bluntness, wry humor and down to earth appeal, which lead to the creation of her own show Holla. The self-produced and created talk show based loosely on Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect brings together a panel of guests with vastly different opinions to discuss politics, sex, current events and various newsworthy topic- with explosive results- moderated by Underwood, Holla airs on BET Tuesday & Thursdays at 9:30 PM. The same qualities that endeared Sheryl to BET audiences have made her a favorite on shows such as Politically Incorrect, HBO's All-Star Def Comedy Jam, Showtime's Full-Frontal Comedy Show, Motown Live and Fox's Saturday Night Special. Her appeal also extends to film with roles in Bullworth and Master P's I Got the Hook Up. Not only is Sheryl one of the hardest working comedians in the country, she is also a philanthropist, donating 5% of her road earnings to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., where she is a lifetime member and has served as President of her local chapter (Omieron Rho Zeta chapter). In addition to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Sheryl is also a member of the National Council of Negro Women and the NAACP. She also supports a number of worthy causes, including founding the African-American Female Comedian Association. With upcoming appearances on Comedy Central & Showtime's Laff-a-palooza, Sheryl continues to push the envelope: discussing sex, politics, current events and relationships. Her onstage show elicits bold testimonials from even the most conservative crowds. Whether on radio, television or in film, Sheryl is quick to use humor to convey her views in a down-to-earth, likable style. Her controversial opinions as a sexually progressive, God-fearing, staunch, black Republican woman come across loud and clear during her on-stage show much to the enjoyment of loyal fans and new enthusiasts alike. www.dcimprov.com

Eddie Gossling with Megan Mooney! One of the funniest working comedians on the road today, Eddie Gossling's humor is brilliantly original, charming and slightly self-deprecating. He's a force on stage not unlike the big ones he admires: Steve Martin, Richard Pryor and Bob Newhart. In 1995, Eddie won the HBO Stand-Up Standoff Comic Relief VII competion and in 1997, he won the US Comedy Arts Festival Talent Search competion. Shortly after, he performed at the Chicago Comedy Festival and then became the first comedian ever to perform at the Montreal Just-For-Laughs Comedy Fest as both a 'New Faces' performer and a 'Festival Gala' performer. In addition, Gossling was recently seen nationwide on Comedy Central's Premium Blend. Eddie works the clubs like nobody's business and has single-handedly redefined the words 'working comedian.' He's thankful for the many favors he's received thus far in his happy life and is looking forward to paying them back one joke after another. www.dcimprov.com

Joe Recca is a veteran comedian who started doing comedy with Dave Chappelle. Dave Chappelle and I would sit in the back of the club waiting to do our five minutes. Joe's style of comedy can be described in three words: Funny, Funny, Funny. His real life comedy comes from life experiences. Observations of growing up in the south, racism, ex wife, relationships; Joe's comedy covers it all. All ages, all races, everybody can relate to Joe's comedy. Joe's creativity comes from a love of making people laugh. No matter what race you are or what language you speak, we all laugh the same, everyone understands laughter. Joe has gone on to work with comedy greats like Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and Tommy Davidson to name a few. He has also written for D.L. Hughley, star of the television show the Hughleys. Joe's television credits include BET's Coming to the Stage, BET Comic View, HBO Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo, Apollo Comedy Hour, and Uptown Comedy Club. www.dcimprov.com

"Underpinned by a wry intelligence, Proops is one of those rare comedians who can be silly all the time without becoming irritating."-Time Out Paris Greg Proops is a style piglet and groovy stand up comic from San Francisco. Proops is best known for his unpredictable appearances on Whose Line is it Anyway? The hit, improvised comedy show on ABC hosted by Drew Carey. Greg is also a regular on the long running British version of WLIIA? Whose Line is currently seen on BBC America and ABC Family Channel. Greg can also be heard as the voice of Bob the Builder on the popular children s series seen on PBS. Greg flashed his baseball knowledge on ESPN Classic. Appearing on the All-Time Greatest World Series Teams broadcast live during the 2006 All-Star Break. He also accompanied Drew Carey to the 2006 World Cup and helped produce and present Drew Carey s Sporting Adventures on the Travel Channel. Greg Proops aided and abetted Joan and Melissa Rivers on the red carpet at the 2006 Oscars as a wag and celebrity traffic cop on TV Guide Channel. Mr. Proops other television sightings include, The Bigger Picture with Graham Norton on BBC, Mock the Week on BBC2, The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Drew Carey Show, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Just Shoot Me, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Veronica s Closet, The Wayne Brady Show and the Best Damn Sports Show. Mr. Proopman regularly hosts his own live comedy chat show at the ridiculously hip Hollywood rock joint Largo. Guests have included Jack Black, Sarah Silverman Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Maragaret Cho, Mr. Proops has also performed his chat show in Aspen at the HBO Comedy Arts Festival and Montreal at the Just For Laughs Festival where he had Eddie Izzard on his couch. Le Proopchien also broke off his own stand up gala in Montreal. Mr. P is very pleased to improvise with Drew Carey, Ryan Styles, Kathy Kinney, Colin Mochrie and many talented others as part of the Improv All Stars. They had the honor of performing for the troops in Bosnia, Kosovo and the Persian Gulf as part of the USO. The All-Stars can be seen on a fabulous Showtime comedy special. When over the pond in London, Greg sits in with the renowned Comedy Store Players. Mr. Greg was spotted hosting his own syndicated, national dating show Rendez View. He also hosted the now cult classic game show Comedy Central s VS. Senor Proops threw down an original half-hour of stand up on Comedy Central Presents. Which is repeated ad infinitum. Across the wide Atlantic in the United Kingdom Greg had his own chat show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland. Groovy guests like Candace Bushnell, Rich Hall, Geraldine Chaplin, Steven Berkoff and Garrison Keillor have shared his sofa. Darth Proops was so excited to portray Bede, one half of the pod race announcer in the hit motion picture Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and all the subsequent video games. As well as many voices in Tim Burrton s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The Proopkitty is a total smartyboots: he won The Weakest Link, Ben Stein s Money and Rock n Roll Jeopardy. He also asked Dick Clark what his plans were for New Years Eve while guest hosting The Other Half. Proopmonkey rocks his stand up comedy all over the world and can be found most frequently performing in his beloved hometown of San Francisco at Cobb s Comedy Club or at Caroline s in New York City. Often he drops the knowledge on comedy night at the ridiculously hip alternative rock joint Largo in Hollywood. Mr. P. has toured the UK four times, sold out the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 28 years running and has kicked it live in Paris, Turkey, Milan, Aspen, Montreal, Scotland, Ireland, Norway, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. Below the Equator in New Zealand the Proopshobbit hosted the Oddfellows Comedy Gala for TVNZ and headlined the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. In Australia Speccy Spice jammed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and hosted, Hey, Hey it s Saturday! A national TV institution. www.dcimprov.com

The DC Improv is proud to be hosting a very special showcase where members of our comedy school alumni plus local DC area comedians will join forces for a one night extravaganza. Immerse yourself in the world of comedy and experience an evening featuring stand-up, Improv, sketches and hilarious comedy videos. Welcome to The DC Improv's Variety Showcase Show! STAND-UPS: Bart Voisin - Originally from South Louisiana, and settling in the Maryland area, Bart Voisin brings a unique perspective on everyday, mundane activities...like death and beating children. Right now, he is a fresh face, although a little weathered, to the local DC comedy scene. He is also a product of the DC Improv's Comedy School and a sometimes player in the DC Improv's very own comedy school cast. John Hilla - John Hilla, a graduate of Matt Kazam's Stand-Up Comedy Class at the Improv, performs at venues throughout the Washington, DC area. He has, thus far, never been convicted of a crime." Lisa Davis- Lisa Davis is an up and coming comic who has performed in Nickelodeon's Funniest Mom Contest, The Hyatt Regency in Bethesda, The New York Comedy club in NYC and the DC Comedyfest. IMPROV: 5-6-7-8 - 5-6-7-8 cast members Amy Born, Elisa Cohen, Ryan Gillis, Pam Nash, Greg Niehus and Ben Willman will be performing a 10-minute improvisation based upon their sketch/improv show "5-6-7-8" which will debut this fall at the DC Improv. The show explores the humor that derives from social contexts across four decades. SKETCH: Vera Gabriel- A native Washingtonian and former television producer/host, Vera Gabriel brings her own unique brand of physical comedy to the Improv stage. Music and dance figure predominately in her aspirations. Her ukulele is always close at hand. She is currently performing the role of Mamma Bear in the Adventure Theater/Glen Echo production of "What's a Wolf To Do?" (Through June 24, 2007). "I am fortunate to have found the Improv Comedy School. A place where I have been encouraged to color outside the lines!" VIDEOS: To be announced... www.dcimprov.vom

Schimmel's big break came when Rodney Dangerfield spotted him and invited him to appear on HBO's "Young Comedian Special." Since then he has gone on to appear on "Conan O'Brian," "Comic Strip Live," Joan Rivers, Oprah and was a writer for Fox's "In Living Color." His extraordinary rise can be traced to his unique brand of blue humor that pushes the envelope of adult humor and modern sexual attitudes. Schimmel is also a regular on the Howard Stern Show and stole the show at last year's prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Festival. His new CD was produced by William E. McEuen, the man behind the comedy careers of Steve Martin, Steven Wright and Sam Kinison. "Real humor comes from real life. That's where I draw my inspiration," says Schimmel. www.dcimprov.com

Please note special showtime at 8:00pm, doors open for seating at 7:00pm. The DC Improv is proud to be hosting a night for Gilda's Club of Greater Washington on Wednesday, June 13th, with comedians Roger Mursick & Joe Recca. Gilda's Club is a free non-profit support community for anyone touched by cancer, named for the late Saturday Night Live veteran Gilda Radner. There is one show at 8:00 p.m., and the tickets are available in advance; 100 percent of the proceeds will be given to Gilda's Club. This is the Improv's seventh time working with Gilda's Club. Let's make it successful so we can have an eighth! Check out the site for more information on Gilda's Club Greater Washington. www.dcimprov.com

Closing out its fifth year, The DC Improv's quest to find the greatest unknown local up and coming comedians in the land continues with this installment of young comics who are on the rise to comedy pseudo-stardom. The show features some of the best amateurs and local professional comics on this side of the equator, so don't miss it! The Showcase is part Contest and part Feature show. Last year we sold out all ten shows in the series, so don't wait to see the stars of the future right here at your home club. Get on it sucka. Here's the lineup... Diana Saez, Jake Young, Jim Elliot, John Conroy, Gio Apparicio FORMAT: 4 to 5 contestants perform tight 8 minute sets. They will be hosted and judged by DC celebrities. After the contest portion of the show while the scores are being tallied, the audience is treated to guest sets by amazing local professional comics. The winner of each showcase will be brought back to defend their title for the ultimate prize. ULTIMATE PRIZE: The prize for the monthly winners is the opportunity to get a guest spot on a featured night here at the Improv. All the winners from each month will then compete for the Grand Prize which is a trip to L.A. to perform at the Hollywood Improv in front of industry giants. That's right, the Improv is an amazing place. Tell your friends. www.dcimprov.com

A stand-up veteran and a scene stealer in every motion picture he's been in, John Witherspoon makes his glorious return to the DC Improv for a big show, and a sure to be sold-out run from June 7th through 10th. A young Witherspoon started comedy and took to the road where he befriended another stand-up named David Letterman. The two plugged away with Witherspoon getting roles on "The Richard Pryor Show", "Good Times" and "What's Happening" and "The Jazz Singer"with Neil Diamond. David Letterman also did well. Witherspoon honed his stand-up but got his big chance when he was allowed to ad-lib during the filming of "Ratboy" with Sandra Locke and Robert Townsend. Townsend's next project was "Hollywood Shuffle" which had no script. Witherspoon's ability to improvise made him one of the most sought after comics in Hollywood. Witherspoon became one of the most imitated people on the planet by creating very memorable characters in "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka", "House Party", "Boomerang", "Vampire in Brooklyn" and especially as the pig feet eating, dog catching father in "Friday" with Ice Cube and Chris Tucker. In the majority of these scenes Witherspoon was allowed to create his own dialogue and movement, almost unheard of in the business. John Witherspoon also has a fine appreciation for clothes, art, history and travelling. David Letterman is also Godfather to one of Witherspoon's children. Do not miss this show people, "You must know how to coordinate." www.dcimprov.com

Over the last few years, DC Benny's comedy and face have been popping up everywhere. His comedy performances have been featured on "Showtime at the Apollo," "The Chris Rock Show," and "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." As an actor, he's made numerous television appearances, including "Law and Order," "Now and Again," and the soap-opera "Guiding Light," where he was given the opportunity to use his finely honed fighting skills to beat-up one of the main characters. You might be a little surprised to know that he's also the "How You Doin'" guy from the popular Budweiser ad campaign. Most recently, he was featured in his very own Comedy Central half-hour comedy special and was a finalist in NBC's Last Comic Standing. www.dcimprov.com

The DC Improv is proud to present the Final Showcase for our monthly winners of our Comedy Showcase. The winner of the Finals will be awarded a roundtrip airline ticket and the opportunity to perform at the famous Hollywood Improv in front of industry professionals. The finals will be hosted by Andy Kline. The Finals Line-Up: # Pete Bergen # Kojo Mante # Tim Miller # Andy Haynes # John McBride # Jason Weems # Aparna Nancherla # Mike Way Truely the best up and coming comics in the Washington DC Metro Area! www.dcimprov.com

Louis C.K. is a stand-up comedian, television writer, producer, and filmmaker. On August 19, 2005, Louis premiered his second HBO One Night Stand half-hour stand-up special to critical acclaim. He has starred in his own Comedy Central Presents special, HBO's 25th Anniversary Young Comedians special and is a regular on The Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Conan O Brien. Louis was one of the original staff writers for Late Night with Conan O Brien, spending two years with the show. He went on to write for The Late Show with David Letterman and was the Head Writer and producer of The Dana Carvey Show on ABC. Louis won an Emmy and an Ace Award for his work on The Chris Rock Show on HBO, where was a co-producer and writer for three seasons. As a filmmaker, Louis is best known for his cult classic Blaxploitation spoof, Pootie Tang, which he wrote and directed. Louis first feature film, Tomorrow Night, an independent film that he produced, wrote, and directed, premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in 1998 and was screened at the Seattle, Hampton's, Gotesborg and SXSW film festivals. Louis most successful short film, Ice Cream, screened at Sundance and the New Directors, New Films series at MOMA in 1994. Ice Cream, which won the Grand Prize at the Aspen Shortfest, went on to be sold in several foreign television markets and can still be seen on Bravo. Louis has released a DVD of his short films and the live comedy CD, Louis C.K. Live in Houston which are available through his website: www.louisck.com. Also on the site are stand-up and film video clips, tour dates and a message board. DC Improv

Native Philadelphian Chris Coccia is one of America's busiest comedians at home and abroad. Besides being a favorite at America's top clubs like the Improv and Catch a Rising Star, Chris has been called upon to entertain American troops on military bases in Korea, Japan, and Guam. Like many great comedians, Chris' act is based on his life. He culls some of best material from his experiences as a husband and father. Chris has been seen on Comedy Centrals Stand and Deliver as well on Las Vegas' best stages where he has worked as an opening act for (among others) David Sanborn, Chicago, and the Oak Ridge Boys. DC Improv

Christian Finnegan is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. He currently can be seen as a panelist on VH1's hit series Best Week Ever and as host of TVLand's interstitial game show Game Time. Other credits include his own half hour special Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan, Premium Blend and regular appearances on The Today Show. You also might have caught him on Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show playing "Chad", the only white roommate in the infamous "Mad Real World" sketch. DC Improv

Tony Woods is one of a kind comic that is always in control of his audience. His playful and cool demeanor, mixed with his sharp and sometimes mischievous routines, creates a show that is unmistakably entertaining at every level. Tony is an entertainer that understands an audience and allows them to become part of his strange world. Universally known as one of the best. HBO's Def Jam, A&E Caroline's Comedy Hour, Showtime at the Apollo, Showtime's Full Frontal Comedy, NBC's Friday Night Video's, Apollo Comedy Hour, Comedy Central's Comic Cabana, HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival, NBC's Louie Anderson Comedy Showcase, Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Comedy Festival, N.Y.P.D. Blue, just to name a few of his appearances. DC Improv

Christian Finnegan is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor based in New York City. He currently can be seen as a panelist on VH1's hit series Best Week Ever and as host of TVLand's interstitial game show Game Time. Other credits include his own half hour special Comedy Central Presents: Christian Finnegan, Premium Blend and regular appearances on The Today Show. You also might have caught him on Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show playing "Chad", the only white roommate in the infamous "Mad Real World" sketch. DC Improv

Originally from Maine, Bob Marley began performing stand up comedy in his hometown of Portland. He moved to Boston early in his career, gaining experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. Marley is one of the hottest and most sought after comedians in the country. Making his first television appearance on Comedy Central, he is now one of the few comics to do the complete late night circuit including The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Craig Kilborn. He has also appeared on 100 Television shows including VH-1’s “Super Secret Movie Rules”, Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” and “USO Comedy Tour.” In 2007, Comedy Central aired Bob’s first comedy special “Comedy Central Presents: Bob Marley.” Marley is a regular at the Aspen and Montreal Comedy Festivals. Last year the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival voted him “Best of the Fest” and “Talk of the Fest.” He has played Las Vegas quite a bit over the years including Harrah’s and Caesar’s Palace. He celebrated his 15th year in comedy in 2006 and to commemorate that milestone he released a box set that included his 11 CD’s and 4 DVD’s. He has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called “The World According to Bob.” A featured comedian on XM and Sirius satellite radio systems that continually makes new fans around the country. Marley’s brand of high energy and off beat observation of everyday life things has captured the minds of fans of all ages including teenagers to grandparents in their 80’s. Marley isn’t waiting for things to happen, he is building his audience up one city at a time using the internet, radio appearances, and promotions. Many movie fans will recognize his biggest movie appearance in the movie “Boondock Saints” where he co-stars with Willem Dafoe. His comedic take on “Detective Greenly” inspires fans to come up to him and quote lines from the film. DC Improv

One night only in The DC Improv Comedy Lounge! 50 lucky people per show will have the opportunity to see Jeff Dunham up close and personal. Long regarded as the nation's premiere ventriloquist, Jeff plays the "straight man" to Peanut the Woozle, Jalapeno on a Stick and Walter the angry old man. Jeff's comedic skill, quick wit and impeccable technique breathe life into these offbeat characters and create a show unlike any other. You will have to keep reminding yourself that it is really just Jeff up there. The only person ever to win the prestigious Ventriloquist of the Year award twice, Jeff began teaching himself ventriloquism at the age of seven and was headlining corporate functions by the age of twelve. By the age of thirteen he had already been audited! After finishing a degree in communications at Baylor University in 1988, Jeff moved to L.A. where he refined his skills. In 1990 Jeff appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and got invited to the couch, only the fourth comic ever to be invited to the couch on their first appearance in Carson's entire 30 year run. Jeff has since been on HBO, Showtime, ABC's Ellen, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America and TNN's "Hot Country Nights". DC Improv

In the tradition of comedians who have made the transition from the stage to the screen, such as Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby, multi-talented Guy Torry has made the leap to comedic actor with great success. You can catch Guy on the new season of Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam on HBO. He will next be seen on the big screen in four upcoming movies. Funny Money, opposite Chevy Chase, Penelope Ann Miller and Chris McDonald, The Last Stand, starring Anthony Anderson, Darrin Henson, Kevin Hart and written and directed by Russ Parr and Dead and Deader, opposite Dean Cain and Susan Ward and the Independent thriller Slow Burn, opposite Ray Liotta, Taye Diggs, LL Cool J and Mekhi Phifer. Slow Burn is on the big screen April 13th. Guy recently appeared with Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear and Eva Mendes in the 20th Century Fox Film, Stuck on You and his many feature film credits include Runaway Jury, Don t Say A Word, Pearl Harbor, Life, The Animal and most notably American History X. The St. Louis native also received critical acclaim for his work on the small screen starring in the NBC mini-series The 70 s, the HBO television movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and the UPN drama The Strip. Guy has made guest star appearances on television series including Blind Justice, The Shield, One On One, X Files and NYPD Blue. He also supplied his voice on the animated Nickelodeon series As Told By Ginger. While attending Southeast Missouri State University, Guy had a curious desire to pursue a career in entertainment. Once in Los Angeles, he landed a job as a production assistant on the Fox comedy Martin. His quick wit captured the attention of the show s writers, producers and eventually the show s star Martin Lawrence. Guy became a contributing writer to the series and had subsequent writing stints on sitcoms such as Minor Adjustments and Moesha . Guy s televised stand up credits include recent performances on BET s Comic View, Comedy Central s Premium Blend, Showtime at the Apollo and Russell Simmons: Def Comedy Jam where he made his standup debut to a national audience. Guy also hosted the enormously successful 52 city comedy tour The Kings of Comedy which grossed over $37M. He created a unique concept called Phat Comedy Tuesdays which was a weekly showcase for up and coming comedians. This evolved into a weekly spotlight at the Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip entitled The Guy Torry Show where Guy hosts and produces a comedy showcase featuring an improve comedy troupe. This event was regularly attended by the comedy A-List including Eddie Murphy, Chris Tucker and Chris Rock. Guy is now hosting BET s new sports show BALLERS. This new show is bringing the feel of a night out with the boys to your living room a fresh new series that talks about sports in a sexy club environment hosted by four-time NBA World Champion John Salley, three-time NFL Pro Bowler Hugh Douglas and comedian Guy Torry. The show debuts Friday, April 20th on BET. He is currently performing in comedy clubs across the country. Guy and his wife Monica currently reside in Los Angeles. DC Improv

Please note special show time 8:00pm, doors open for seating at 7:00pm. The First Annual Funniest Radio Personality in Washington Contest to benefit the Funniest Celebrity in Washington Charitable Fund, Inc., and other charities throughout Washington to be held on April 25th, 2007. The Funniest Radio Personality in Washington is an outgrowth of the nationally renowned Funniest Celebrity in Washington Contest, now in its thirteenth year, which has become an institution in Washington featuring celebrities from the media and politics www.funniestcelebrity.org. This event will benefit charities that each radio station represents and The Funniest Celebrity in Washington Charitable Fund, Inc. which raises money for such charities as Bread for the World, Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne, (helping find the cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophe), the Child Welfare League of America and the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. So far the list of celebrities include: Jim Bohannon, talk show host from Westwood One Radio is the M.C. Kirk McEwen - throwing out the first joke - WHFS Mickey Cucciella - morning guy, 98 Rock Marke Sterne - Washington Post Radio Steve Medley - the former Stevens and Medley Show Rob Carson - MIX 107.3 Chip Franklin - WBAL G. Gordon Liddy - Radio America Will Durst - Special Guest DC Improv

Closing out its fourth year, The DC Improv's quest to find the greatest unknown comedian in the land continues with this installment of young-bucks who are on the rise to comedy pseudo-stardom. The show features some of the best amateurs on this side of the equator, so don't miss it! Last year we sold out all ten shows in the series, so don't wait to see the stars of the future right here at your home club. Get on it sucka. Here's the lineup... Aparna Nancherla, Richard Paugh, Jermaine Fowler, Will Hessler, Mike Way, Katie Riffey, Hampton, & Jim Marsdale FORMAT: Nine contestants perform tight 8 minute sets. Judged and hosted by DC celebrities, the winner will be determined and brought back to defend their title for the ultimate prize. ULTIMATE PRIZE: The prize for the monthly winners is the opportunity to get a guest spot on a featured night here at the Improv. All the winners from each month will then compete for the Grand Prize which is a trip to L.A. to perform at the Hollywood Improv in front of industry giants. That's right, the Improv is an amazing place. Tell your friends DC Improv

Greg Giraldo is one of the hottest comics in the country. Socially provocative and yet broadly funny, Greg has become one of the most versatile and highly entertaining comics working today. Recently, Greg shot pilots Fresh Squeezed for NBC and The Root of All Evil for Comedy Central. His debut comedy album, Good Day to Cross a River (Comedy Central Records), dropped in October. In 2006, he hosted The Stand Up Show with Greg Giraldo on Comedy Central and he appeared on the Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner. On past shows, Greg has roasted Pamela Anderson, Howard Stern and Jeff Foxworthy. Greg is well known from his stint as a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. He regularly contributes a “rant” segment to Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) where he provides his unique spin on current events, politics, and family life. In addition to his two half hour stand-up specials, Comedy Central Presents…Greg Giraldo, Greg also has performed on Late Show with David Letterman (CBS), and he has been a guest on Late Night with Conan O’ Brien (NBC) a dozen times. In late 2004, Greg released an enormously successful song with producer LaZBoy entitled “Underwear Goes Inside the Pants” that has received a tremendous amount of airplay on both Modern rock and Top 40 radio across the country. Over his career Greg has created and starred in sitcom pilots for NBC and CBS, and was given the opportunity to develop and star in his own ABC sitcom, “Common Law,” which was loosely based on his experiences at a New York law firm. While in New York Greg is known to be a regular at Manhattan clubs—like Gotham Comedy Club and the Comedy Cellar. When he is not touring comedy clubs, colleges, theaters and corporate events, he can be found living in New York City with his wife and three young boys whom he believes to be his own. DC Improv

In 1959, Colin Quinn was born to a couple of Irish teachers in Brooklyn. He grew up in Park Slope, Brooklyn. He started appearing such clubs as "Caroline's" and "The Comic Strip". In 1987 he was on MTV's Remote Control, which ran until 1991. He was a regular on the 1988 comedy show, 2 Hip 4 TV, and also had a cameo in an episode of the Comedy Central show Pulp Comics. He had small roles in the movies Three Men and a Baby, Married to the Mob, Crocodile Dundee 2, Who's The Man?, and the SNL spin-off movie A Night At The Roxbury as "Dooley". In 1992, he hosted the series Caroline's Comedy Hour. In 1994, Colin appeared in a one-man production, Sanctifying Grace, which ran off-Broadway and was based upon Colin's neighborhood in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and the people he grew up around. In 1998, after a rewrite with pal Lou DiMaggio, the show resurfaced on Broadway as Colin Quinn: An Irish Wake. Colin has also written several screenplays, one of which became the 1996 movie Celtic Pride, which starred Dan Aykroyd and Daniel Stern. In September 1995, he was hired by NBC's Saturday Night Live as a writer. In early 1996, Colin became a featured player on the show, and in September 1997, he became a full-fledged cast member. A strange twist of fate came in January 1998, when he replaced his pal Norm MacDonald as anchor of "Weekend Update" on SNL. Colin also starred in a movie that he co-wrote and acts in St. Anthony's Bones. The DC Improv